What Would I do if I Only Had 2 Weeks to Live?

Dear Kyara:

I enjoyed your post, "What Would I Do If I Only Had 2 Weeks To Live," because I agree in the thought that to be put in that situation would be scary and uncomfortable. I also believe it could be an exhilerating experiance, knowing when the end was to come and being able to do something about it. Not to change the fact, but to do something great before the end.

One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "I would like to know where we do go when we die." I think this is very relevent to this type of question because depending on how you've lived your life in the past, the actions you would take at the time of knowing might differ greatly.

Another sentence that I found relatable to myself was: "I woudn’t do something crazy like sky dive  but I would take small risks." This stood out for me because most people, when asked the topic question, would say they would live their life to the fullest those last weeks. They might say that they would go crazy, be as adventurous as they could, spend all of their money, do as much with their last moments as they could. But you said you would take small risks, fix problems with people who matter, take some chances, but no need to go all out.

Your post reminds me of something that happened to me once. When I was a bit younger, in class, my teacher asked the same question. I sat there, wondering, why would an adult ask children so young what they would do? The question made me think, though. In those moments, days, weeks, months, years following, that question came up in my mind every once in a blue moon. I sit and think again, have I done right by my past, and am I trying to do right for my future.? A question one can only ask themselves, I guess.

Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next, because your writing is truth. You thoughts are intriguing, an your writing, though simple and short, evokes a lot of imotions and thoughts from me, and I believe from others as well.

Dear Kyara,

I enjoyed reading your post. I found your question very interesting. I always ask myself that question: If I had 2 weeks to live, what would I do?

For starters, I'm a Christian girl. I try to be committed to church. Because I believe that after this life we are going to have an afterlife, I'm trying my best to be right with God. I believe there is a heaven and a hell. The first thing I would do is get right with God.

Another thing I would do is spend as much time with my family and friends because my family is really important to me. It would be hard, but I would try not to think about it.

I agree with you when you say you wouldn't tell anyone because you wouldn't want them to treat you different just because you're dying. The only person I would tell is my other half which is my twin sister.

Even though it would kill me, I would have to tell her just to start getting her prepared for when it happens. I would want her to know if it was bound to happen.

Another thing is, I would travel around the world, well at least try to, lol. I have always wanted to travel and see what else God has to offer me out there.

The last thing I would do, and it's crazy, but I would shave my head a day before I die, because I have always wanted to see how I would look with my head shaved. I would be tight if I didn't die the next day, lol.

Dear Kyara:

I was fascinated by your discussion, "What Would I do if I Only Had 2 Weeks to Live?" because it was an intriguing idea that perturbs the minds of many. Death is a strange topic that I have found only confuses me further when I try to resolve inquiries about it. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "I wouldn’t tell anyone that I had a short amount of time left on Earth because then they would act awkward towards me." I think this is unique because it touches on your reaction should you discover your life is about to end. It is something I have not considered, but is a good idea now that I think about it. I wouldn't want people to know that I am dying either because life would seem superficial and forced, rather than natural and enjoyable for the simplicity of it. Another sentence that I thought was different was: "Do we become reincarnated? Do we enter heaven or hell?" This stood out for me because it appeared that you don't have a strong religious affiliation, but perhaps considered the beliefs of many. I like this because it keeps death universal and secular, not something we have to believe in. It is a fact, not a belief. 

Your discussion reminds me of something that happened to me. One time, I was stargazing with a friend in Grand Teton National Park. The clarity of the stars helped me to zone out and next thing I knew, the stars were moving... slowly. I knew they were satellites, but I began to question life. Eventually, I found myself crossing questions such as the ones you posed. It was a strange out-of-body sensation. 

Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next because you have a unique perspective on a rather daunting topic. You shed some light on issues that I would not have previously considered. Overall, this was a very intriguing discussion.